Nation Shapes: The Story Behind the World's Borders

by Fred M. Shelley and Fred Shelley

Book Overview

This book provides a concise and comprehensive description of all of the borders of every country in the contemporary world, including physical boundaries, their historical evolution, and border-related conflicts with other countries.

Nation Shapes: The Story behind the World's Borders examines the importance of country boundaries, the disconnects between these borders, related factors such as cultures, religions, and economies,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610691059
• ISBN13: 9781610691055
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years